This lavish book invites readers aboard the glamorous renovated cars of the GrandLuxe railway train. In 1989, the American-European Express, a stylish train created in emulation of Europe's Orient Express, commenced operation between Washington and Chicago. Forced to close down two years later, it was reborn in 1994 as the American Orient Express. The AOE, as this luxury streamliner was often known, matured under the tutelage of various owners until 2006, when under new ownership it acquired a new name, the GrandLuxe Express.Trackside, the train gleamed as a classic American streamliner. Aboard, travelers enjoy old-fashioned, wood-paneled elegance that harkens back to the 1920s and Europe's posh Wagons-Lits sleepers and restaurant cars.

The GrandLuxe Express: Traveling in High Style (Railroads Past and Present)

Engineering & Transportation

Zimmermann, Karl R.

Transportation

Indiana University Press

Narrow-gauge railroading conjures images of marginal track, wooden coaches, and antique steam locomotives. Yet consider the extraordinarily glamorous and comfortable South African Blue Train and Australia's Queenslander as well as the electrified network of meter-gauge mountain railways in Switzerland that run with a precision similar to that of the country’s famed timepieces. Often used to penetrate the most challenging and breathtaking terrain that larger trains are unable to reach, narrow-gauge railways offer even the most seasoned of travelers an experience to remember. Karl Zimmermann, railroad author and accomplished photographer, chronicles his journeys aboard these rarest of trains. Individual chapters weave history and travelogue, complemented by more than 100 color illustrations. The result is a spirited tribute to the world's most charismatic railways.

Little Trains to Faraway Places (Railroads Past and Present)

Pictorial history of some of the most beautiful and romantic passenger trains to ever exist: the 17 Santa Fe "Chiefs" that helped to popularize western travel. Covers predecessor trains, development of the Chiefs, the use of Budd cars, domes and hi-levels, and the meals by Fred Harvey. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and numerous advertisements. With bibliography. 112 pages.

Santa Fe Streamliners: The Chiefs and their Tribesmen

Quadrant Pr

Handsomely done history of the beloved and beautiful California Zephyr, the silver streak passenger service run by the Burlington, Rio Grande and Western Pacific. The book describes predecessor trains, the origin of the train, the route along the main line and through the Feather River Canyon, the Zephyrettes, and provides a careful explanation of the slow unraveling of the Western Pacific's support for the train until the final ICC approval of discontinuance. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With roster and schematic diagrams of the cars. 104 pages.

Cz: The Story of the California Zephyr

Quadrant Press

Pictorial history of the Delaware & Hudson between 1967 and 1977, ten turbulent and colorful years that saw two railroad presidents come and go in a struggle for independence as well as the acquisition of eight new classes of locomotives, including Alco-GE PAs, Baldwin Sharknoses, EMD GP38s-2s and GP39-2s. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With list of diesels acquired, passenger car roster, map and ads. 80 pages.

A decade of D&H

Delford Press

Detailed description of the author's journey on South African Railway in 1977 when steam locomotives were still abundant. Covers both the engine sightings and the luxurious service on board. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With map. 55 pages.

Paradise regained, a South African steam diary

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